Up to 5,000 exposed to hepatitis in Springfield Red Robin

SPRINGFIELD — Immunizations are being offered for up to 5,000 people who might have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus at a Springfield restaurant.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department announced Wednesday that the Red Robin restaurant, at 3720 S. Glenstone Ave., reported on Tuesday that a worker had the liver disease.

Anyone who visited the restaurant between May 8 and Friday can receive the immunization Thursday and Friday at a Remington's restaurant at 1655 W. Republic Road and at the Smith Glynn Callway Clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday.